Under the auspices of the Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Society, a seminar on conjunctivitis was organized. During his address at the seminar, Dr. Akram stressed the significance of refraining from physical contact with affected individuals and avoiding the use of items used by them. Additionally, he encouraged adhering to domestic remedies to curb conjunctivitis.
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